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Find The Spark is a 3-month coaching journey that will transform your portfolio!

We’ll talk through your goals together and get clarity on the story you need to tell.

You’ll discover how your skills and unique point of view can bring value to your specific audience.

We’ll find creative ways to ensure that you stand out, and you’ll learn to tell a clear, engaging story in your case studies so you can level up.

You'll Receive:

  • Coaching calls every 2 weeks
  • Access to my private Slack channel
  • Reflection/Research exercises, Miro template
  • Clear action items and examples
  • Accountability and encouraging feedback

Month 1: Find Your Unique Value

  • Identify your goals
  • Understand your audience
  • Analyze your competition
  • Create inspiration board
  • Receive video overview

Month 2: Unblock Your Story

  • Identify story blockers

  • Brainstorm story assets

  • Develop story core

  • Create branding statement

  • Create About section

Month 3: Redesign A Case Study

  • Analyze one case study
  • Select best story elements
  • Create a clear structure
  • Incorporate your skills
  • Optimize engagement
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Jessica provided clear, actionable feedback…, all in easy to understand and kind language. I never felt criticized or felt like the efforts I had put into my site were devalued.
— Kristin Dieng, Glass Artist

Christine Sheller

She’s warm, thoughtful, and affable… like you’re talking to an old friend. I highly recommend working with Jess for anyone looking to improve their storytelling abilities!
— Christine Sheller, SVP Experience Research & Design

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My main concern was that I wouldn’t get my money’s worth if I enrolled for virtual coaching. In the end though, I can confidently say that every penny that I spent was worth it.
— Newton Llorente, Designer

Coach Jess Gardner
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